General Dentistry

Tooth Restoration in Missoula

At Felton Dental Care in Missoula, we use a variety of techniques to restore damaged teeth. Most Lolo dental clients are familiar with fillings. Traditional fillings are also called ‘direct restorations’ because they are applied to the tooth, shaped, and polished in one visit. Another type of filling is called an ‘indirect restorations’ and is

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5 Cavity Basics For Lolo

Some of the most popular dental topics discussed in Missoula and Missoula relate to cosmetic dentistry, such as teeth whitening, veneers, and dental implants. However, the desire to avoid cavities is still the main reason Lolo and Frenchtown residents visit their dentists, so today the Missoula Dental Blog is going to highlight the 5 things

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Looking For A Dentist In Missoula

Looking For A Dentist In Missoula is sometimes a simple matter of word of mouth. The most common way for people to find a dentist in a new area such as Missoula is to ask a friend or neighbor. ‘Who is your dentist?’ is a common question. The answer is usually followed up with an

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Saving Teeth in Missoula

When a tooth is threatened by severe decay, gum disease, or damage from an injury, a skilled Missoula dentist or endodontist must make a judgment call concerning the course of treatment. If the pulp of the tooth is infected or inflamed, a root canal is often the only way to save the tooth. Felton Dental

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Do You Have Sore Gums?

Every Lolo dentistry patient’s mouth provides a cozy home for over 600 types of bacteria. If you are diligent about oral hygiene and have healthy gums, these microbes usually don’t affect your health. However, if you have gum disease, bacteria can enter your bloodstream through your gums and cause problems. Gingivitis is the term for

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Water Fluoridation In Montana Prevents Tooth Decay

Hello! Welcome to our Missoula family dentistry blog. Today’s message from Felton Dental Care concerns fluoride and Montana children’s dental health. I’m Brett Felton and I have been practicing dentistry in Missoula since 2007. When I examine a new Missoula patient for the first time, I can usually tell whether the person drank fluoride-adjusted municipal

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Dental Sealants

Dental sealants are a thin coat of clear resin that is applied to the biting surfaces of teeth, usually the rear molars. The back teeth are more prone to cavities because is difficult to reach them with a tooth brush and the surfaces contain pits and grooves that easily trap bacteria. It is hard for

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Have You Thanked Your Dental Assistant Lately, Lolo?

Your Lolo area dental practice would be a very different place if it weren’t for the competent dental assistants who work there. Today in our Missoula dental blog, we would like to highlight the importance of these hard workers who are often taken for granted. Dental assistants make your dental appointment much more effective, efficient,

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Preventative Maintenance For Your Irreplaceable Smile In Missoula

Hi, I’m Dr. Brett Felton of Felton Dental Care. If you are one of my existing cosmetic dentistry patients, welcome back. If this is your first visit, I appreciate you stopping by. My friendly team and I love taking care of our Missoula, Lolo, and Frenchtown MT area patients. Today’s article is for Missoula area

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Call Teeth What You Will, Just Keep Them Healthy, Missoula!

Chompers. Pearly Whites. Dents. Gnashers. Grill. Here in Missoula we have a lot of fun ways to refer to our teeth. And while you can switch up what you call them, you should never switch up a well-engrained oral health routine. Making time in your busy day to brush and floss is a habit that

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